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Duke Tops AP Top 25 as March Madness Approaches; Purdue and St. John’s Make Top 10 Comeback

Duke University has clinched the top seed in the NCAA Tournament and has been ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25...

Former Funeral Home Owner Could Face 20-Year Sentence for Allegedly Giving Families False Ashes

DENVER (AP) — A former funeral home operator in Colorado, Carie Hallford, is seeking leniency as she faces sentencing on Monday for her involvement...

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Lindsey Vonn Suffers Setback with Crash in Last Downhill Before Milan Cortina Olympics

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — In a dramatic incident just days before the Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn experienced a severe crash during her last downhill...

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TSA Employees Face Paycheck Delays Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

This Friday marks a significant day for workers at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), as they are poised to miss their first complete paycheck....

Illinois Secures Coveted No. 3 Seed in NCAA Tournament: What It Means for March Madness

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – For the sixth consecutive year, the Illinois men's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament. During Sunday’s selection show on...

Drive Smarter: 7 Expert Tips to Slash Your Gas Usage and Save Big

DETROIT (AP) — As gas prices soar, the sting at the pump becomes increasingly sharp, leaving many drivers searching for ways to ease the...

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Beware: Altamaha EMC Alerts Customers to Active Scam Threat

TOOMBS COUNTY, Ga. – Residents of Toombs County are being cautioned by Altamaha EMC about a fraudulent scheme exploiting the company's name. Reports have surfaced...

Cyclone Gezani Claims 36 Lives and Devastates Thousands of Homes in Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO – In a devastating 24-hour period, Cyclone Gezani claimed the lives of at least 36 people, injured over 370, and obliterated nearly 18,000...

White House Races Against Time to Prevent DHS Shutdown

In a bid to avert a looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, the White House made a last-ditch attempt to secure funding...

From Gold Medals to Wedding Bells: Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Engagement Steals the Spotlight

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Although Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson didn't secure a spot on the podium in Thursday's women's super-G, she left...
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Chatham Police Unveils Collaborative Initiative with Deflection Specialist Group

The Chatham Police Department in Illinois is taking a proactive approach to crime prevention with a groundbreaking initiative focused on addressing the underlying causes...

Trooper Steve Clarifies: Driving Solo at 18 with a Learner’s Permit – What You Need to Know

ORLANDO, Fla. – Many parents are quietly hoping for the answer to a particular question to be "yes." "My daughter just celebrated her 18th birthday...

Reevaluation of Kurt Cobain’s Death Reignites Murder Speculation

In the landscape of rock history, few figures loom as large as Nirvana's legendary frontman, Kurt Cobain. Though his tragic death has been officially...

Ohio Sexual Assault Suspect Commits Suicide Following High-Speed Chase in Wise County

BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) — In an early morning chase through Wise County, a man wanted for a suspected sexual assault in Ohio...
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Central Florida Weather Alert: Rising Weekend Rain Chances as Temperatures Heat Up

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures, but this warmth is paving the way for potential changes as the...

Georgia Ports Authority Announces Retirement of President and CEO

In a significant announcement from Savannah, Georgia, Griff Lynch, the long-serving President and CEO of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), has revealed plans to...

West Savannah Community Leaders Rally Against Proposed Center of Hope Development

In Savannah, Georgia, community leaders from West Savannah are expressing serious concerns over the Salvation Army's intention to establish a Center of Hope in...

Efforts Underway in Central Illinois to Expand Narcan Kit Accessibility

FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Betty Kay Benningfield, a dedicated nurse with the Ford County Public Health Department, is spearheading an initiative to distribute...
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